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How to court Gen Z investors with intelligent automation 
OPINION JAN 17, 2024
How to court Gen Z investors with intelligent automation 

Affluent clients want better digital capabilities and personalized offerings, so a super-charged digital business transformation has huge benefits.

By Joe Collura
Banks are using AI against rising fraud threat, but customers are not happy
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 17, 2024
Banks are using AI against rising fraud threat, but customers are not happy

Explaining how tech is protecting them is key to winning people over.

By Steve Randall
Wirehouse veterans launch firm for 'millionaire next door' with Dynasty, Fidelity
ADVISOR MOVES JAN 17, 2024
Wirehouse veterans launch firm for 'millionaire next door' with Dynasty, Fidelity

Financial advisor trio previously managed $420M at Merrill Lynch.

By Steve Randall
Are traders relying too much on history in bets on early rate cut?
FIXED INCOME JAN 17, 2024
Are traders relying too much on history in bets on early rate cut?

Some strategists believe the Fed will wait longer than it has in the past.

By Bloomberg
IMF warns of worryingly high liquidity risks
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 17, 2024
IMF warns of worryingly high liquidity risks

Executive says many countries have extremely high debt due to pandemic borrowing.

By Bloomberg
JPMorgan plans to hire again as deals, wealth business grow
BROKER DEALERS JAN 17, 2024
JPMorgan plans to hire again as deals, wealth business grow

President Daniel Pinto also shares his views on rate cuts.

By Bloomberg
Over a third of US advisors plan to retire within 10 years
RIAS JAN 16, 2024
Over a third of US advisors plan to retire within 10 years

Succession planning is critical, as advisors 55 and older account for 42 percent of head count but 57 percent of assets, Cerulli found.

By Emile Hallez
FSI seeks to reboot suit to stop DOL independent contractor rule
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 16, 2024
FSI seeks to reboot suit to stop DOL independent contractor rule

The final DOL rule threatens the independent status advisors 'rely on...as they build their businesses,' says FSI CEO Dale Brown.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Morgan Stanley's new CEO Pick has wealth management in his veins
BROKER DEALERS JAN 16, 2024
Morgan Stanley's new CEO Pick has wealth management in his veins

Industry executive warns it will take time for Pick to earn the trust of advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
JPMorgan to pay $18M for blocking client contact with SEC
BROKER DEALERS JAN 16, 2024
JPMorgan to pay $18M for blocking client contact with SEC

Firm's tactic 'not only undermined critical investor protections and placed investors at risk, but was also illegal,' says SEC enforcement director.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Proposed tax deal in Congress could give economy a boost
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 16, 2024
Proposed tax deal in Congress could give economy a boost

Congressional negotiators are locked in talks over renewing expired business tax breaks and boosting the child tax credit.

By Bloomberg
Bob Doll named CEO of Crossmark
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 16, 2024
Bob Doll named CEO of Crossmark

Doll, who succeeds Mike Kern as the faith-based investment management firm's CEO, will continue to serve as its chief investment officer.

By InvestmentNews
Goldman profits surge, driven by equity trading
BROKER DEALERS JAN 16, 2024
Goldman profits surge, driven by equity trading

The asset and wealth division helped drive the results, posting its highest quarterly revenue in two years on a gain tied to the sale of its Personal Financial Management unit.

By Bloomberg
RIA M&A activity sails strong into 2024, Echelon says
RIAS JAN 16, 2024
RIA M&A activity sails strong into 2024, Echelon says

Deal volume comes in above 300 again in 2023, with well-capitalized RIA acquirers dominating, according to report.

By Josh Welsh
Can the wirehouses stop leaking advisors?
WIREHOUSES JAN 16, 2024
Can the wirehouses stop leaking advisors?

Many advisors are leaving, disillusioned by what they consider prohibitive pay grids and a lack of flexibility.

By InvestmentNews
RIAs to have a rollicking year
RIAS JAN 16, 2024
RIAs to have a rollicking year

In the wake of Fisher Investments deal chatter, 2024 will likely be studded with significant transactions involving registered investment advisors.

By Bruce Kelly
Moisand helps amplify CFP Board’s voice in fight for fiduciary advice
RIAS JAN 16, 2024
Moisand helps amplify CFP Board’s voice in fight for fiduciary advice

In one of his last actions as CFP Board chairman, Daniel Moisand testified at last month’s hearings on the Department of Labor’s latest advice proposal.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Wirehouses to continue bleeding advisors in 2024 
WIREHOUSES JAN 16, 2024
Wirehouses to continue bleeding advisors in 2024 

As the migration to independent broker-dealers and RIAs continues, concerns about the Big Four’s compensation plans may be contributing to the outflow.

By Bruce Kelly
How depths of 9/11 trauma propelled planning career
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 16, 2024
How depths of 9/11 trauma propelled planning career

Dr. Nicole B. Simpson was in Tower Two when the planes hit the World Trade Center, altering the course of her personal and professional life forever.

By Emily Douglas
Despite more than $2B in fines, financial industry still uses risky communications
FINTECH JAN 16, 2024
Despite more than $2B in fines, financial industry still uses risky communications

Report reveals texting and messaging apps common at RIAs and broker-dealers.

By Steve Randall